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From McHenry Times

Despite opposition from Illinois State Rifle Association, gun licensing bill sent to Gov. Rauner's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

It is still unclear whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act into law.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois now in the hands of the governor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner approves SB 2332, the minimum age to purchasing tobacco in Illinois will rise from 18 to 21 years old.

From Will County Gazette

Batinick points out that calculator given to him by Democrat has small subtraction sign

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was thankful for a gift that was given to him by a Democratic colleague during the May 29 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

Republican lawmakers question Democratic-sponsored title insurance measure

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

Possibly preempting federal law to bar bifurcated title insurance is questionable, according to three Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

From West Central Reporter

GOP officials fight against getting rid of prisoner co-pay

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Teaching incarcerated individuals responsibility and being fair to Illinois taxpayers are key, according to Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).

From Prairie State Wire

House unanimously passes workplace safety bill for healthcare professionals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Workplace safety for healthcare professionals is a priority for the state House of Representatives.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Marmion Academy Cadets hockey team honored in Illinois legislature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Steve Anderson (R-Geneva) handed off a resolution on May 8 honoring his district's winning hockey team.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

From McHenry Times

McConnaughay backs plan for Gold Star weekend, legislation to make it easier to obtain state ID cards

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) recently backed legislation to make it easier for residents to obtain state identification cards and a measure that would set aside a day to honor families of men and women who gave their lives while serving with the armed forces.

From McHenry Times

McConchie proposes amending liquor laws to aid craft distillers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) hopes SB2286 will spark some conversation about local craft distillers.

House backs Wheeler resolution for federal probe of harassment at Ford plant

By Angela Underwood | May 15, 2018

Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) is one step closer to seeing the creation of a Ford Chicago plant sexual harassment task force.

Pritchard welcomes budding artist to the House

By Angela Underwood | May 15, 2018

Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley) pointed out a future Picasso in the House last week.